Video: President Obama Launches a Marshmallow Cannon
Yesterday, President Obama hosted the second-ever White House Science Fair, featuring robots in the Blue Room, rockets in the Red Room,and marshmallow cannons in the State Dining Room, showcasing the talents of next generation of scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators.
President Obama got the chance to shoot a marshmallow across the State Dining Room using 14-year-old inventor Joey Hudy’s «Extreme Marshmallow Cannon»:
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Today’s Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM: The President attends the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat
4:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton
Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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